Anthony Smith on TBI, CTE and the Hidden Brain Trauma of Naval Special Warfare | Broken Brains Ep. 105

Send us Fan MailWhat happens to the brain after years of repeated high-impact maritime operations?In Episode 105 of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman sits down with Anthony Smith to examine the hidden neurological toll facing Naval Special Warfare personnel and other service members exposed to repetitive high-G impacts.Anthony discusses research into neurotrauma among Special Warfare Combat Crewmen (SWCC), the cumulative effects of high-speed maritime operations, and concerning findings involving TBI, neuroinflammation, neurodegeneration, and CTE. They also explore emerging approaches to detection and treatment, including blood biomarkers, neuroimaging, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, while making the case for earlier intervention and greater institutional awareness. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts  📲 Be sure to follow, share, like, and subscribe to support brain health awareness and bring real treatments to those who need them most. Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by The Mac Parkman FoundationSupport The Mac Parkman Foundation by donating today!https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CR24MY2GDUCZL CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW! https://www.mpfact.com/headsmart-app/ Chapters00:00 — Introduction & the SWCC Brain Trauma Problem 02:58 — Life as a Special Warfare Combat Crewman 04:21 — How High-Speed Boats Impact the Brain 08:36 — The Evolution of the SWCC Community 09:27 — Post-9/11 Deployments & Increased Exposure 14:26 — The CTE Case That Changed Everything 17:54 — Groundbreaking SWCC Brain Trauma Research 19:23 — Study Findings: TBI & Neurological Symptoms 21:41 — PTSD, Chronic Pain & Suicide Risk 22:35 — Biomarkers, Brain Scans & Future Research 24:42 — TBI Diagnosis & VA Disability Gaps 25:53 — HBOT, TMS, Ketamine & Treatment Options 31:00 — Connecting Affected Operators to Care 33:43 — Treatment Costs & Access Barriers 36:43 — Connect With Anthony & Follow the Research 40:47 — Hope, Awareness & Action  Brain Health Golf Openhttps://givebutter.com/brain-health-golf-open-5vzj5v 3rd Annual International Summit on Repetitive Brain Traumahttps://givebutter.com/brain-health-golf-open-5vzj5v Support Broken BrainsBroken Brains with Bruce Parkman is sponsored by the Mac Parkman Foundation.Mac Parkman FoundationDonate to the Mac Parkman FoundationProduced by Security Halt Media